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ELDORADO ( 12V356000 )

Publish Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:00:00 EST

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ELDORADO / AERO ELITE     2007-2011
     ELDORADO / AEROLITE     2007-2011
     ELDORADO / AEROTECH     2007-2011
     ELDORADO / TRANSTECH     2007-2011
Manufacturer: THOR INDUSTRIES Mfr's Report Date: JUL 24, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V356000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12005
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,215 Summary:
 Eldorado National - Kansas (Eldorado) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Aerotech, Aerolite, Aero Elite, and Transtech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. Consequence:
 A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury. Remedy:
 Eldorado will notify owners, and dealers will repair vehicles free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. Owners may contact Eldorado at 1-800-955-9086 ot Braun at 1-800-488-0359.


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm?rcl_id=12V356000&searchtype=quicksearch&summary=true&refurl=rss

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